In this episode of the PreVetted Podcast, we sit down with Elisa Camahort Page, co-founder of BlogHer and Optionality, to explore her journey from a theater major to a tech entrepreneur. Elisa shares insights on scaling BlogHer from a bootstrap startup to a $30 million VC-backed media company, the lessons learned from navigating the 2008 financial crash, and the importance of fostering diverse, inclusive teams. She also discusses her current venture, Optionality, which champions a portfolio career approach, encouraging professionals to diversify their income streams and embrace flexibility in today’s dynamic work environment.

About Elisa:

Elisa Camahort Page is a serial entrepreneur, trusted advisor, and strategic consultant who launches and scales businesses, products, and authentic user communities and initiatives, harnessing the power of people -- community members, employees, and partners.

Elisa is currently the principal of ElisaCP Consulting and the co-founder of Optionality, a community of practice sharing wisdom, community, and connections with and between independent workers.

Elisa was previously the co-founder and COO of BlogHer, Inc. In that role, she represented the face of the company to the user community and drove the transformation of a movement into a market. BlogHer bootstrapped to drive momentum, raised venture capital to scale, reached tens of millions of users, and ultimately exited via acquisition.

Since that time, Elisa has worked with founders, executives, and organizational leaders to define and deliver on compelling products, content and messaging, foster passionate community, craft achievable resource plans, and bring constituencies together in alignment with brand values.

A frequent public speaker, course instructor, and freelance writer, Elisa also writes the This Week-ish newsletter and is the co-author of Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All (Ten Speed Press, 2018).

Links:

• Optionality
• https://elisacp.com
• https://bio.site/elisacp

PreVetted Podcast:

Our site - https://prevetted.ai/podcast

X - https://x.com/PrevettedPod

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:46 - Elisa's background

00:02:20 - The BlogHer Origin Story

00:04:00 - Theater skills in business

00:09:48 - Scaling BlogHer: Lessons learned

00:16:30 - The VC funding dilemma

00:24:08 - Optionality and the job stability landscape

00:33:24 - Challenges managing people

00:35:20 - Generational Shifts and Worker Empowerment

00:40:45 - On Resilience and Redefining Value

00:45:00 - Advice for Founders, Consultants, and Creators

01:00:10 - Optionality and community building

On this episode of PreVetted Podcast we sit down with Chris Champion about a shared passion for food, from homemade bread to quality coffee, while touching on Chris's tech and crypto ventures. The conversation weaves through personal anecdotes about dogs, health insights, and plans for the Podcaster Summit LIVE in Lubbock, Texas, offering a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and relatable lifestyle discussions.

Links:

Podcaster Summit LIVE - https://www.wearechampionai.com/

Follow Chris on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamchrischampion/

Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-champion-48236/

Get the travel French Press - https://amzn.to/3IgbVbX

PreVetted Podcast:

• Our site - https://prevetted.ai/podcast
• X - https://x.com/PrevettedPod
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro and welcoming Chris

01:39 - Dog tales

05:50 - Homemade bread and the wonders of olive oil

09:43 - Coffee culture and flavors

15:41 - Podcaster Summit LIVE

19:56 - The final Ruby on Rails conference

27:44 - French press and coffee gear

30:20 - Starlink and off-grid adventures

34:11 - Closing and part 2 teaser

In this episode of the PreVetted Podcast, we sit down with Radoslaw Blasiak, founder of the League of Extraordinary Minds. Hear his inspiring journey of building a platform that brings coding education to thousands of Polish schools as well as thoughts on startup life in the EU. From making programming fun and accessible to tackling the technical challenges of launching an AI course, Radoslaw opens up about impact, innovation, and the power of thoughtful edtech.

• The Leage of Extraordinary Minds
• Radosław Błasiak on LinkedIn

PreVetted Podcast Links:

• PreVetted Podcast website
• X (Twitter)
• LinkedIn

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro & Guest Welcome

00:44 - Origin of the League of Extraordinary Minds

03:18 - Teacher Feedback and Content Quality

04:51 - Making Programming Engaging for Students

08:28 - Public Education and Private Innovation

10:42 - Startup Scene in Poland

14:52 - Personal connection to Poland

16:54 - Growth and Challenges

20:35 - Cultural reflections: Mexico and Poland

27:11 - Future Plans and AI Integration

33:06 - The Role of AI in Education